The Beggs community came together Friday night to celebrate Senior Night, honoring the hard work, dedication and spirit of the school’s senior athletes and performers across football, cheer, softball ...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Insecurity may be sparking some hesitation, Aries. The key to coping is figuring out why you are feeling this way. Is it a trust issue or lack of recognition? TAURUS – Apr 21/May...

As Veterans Day approaches, Okmulgee County schools, civic groups and local veterans’ organizations are preparing a full slate of tributes honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed ...

Okmulgee Bridges, Inc. is moving quickly from vision to action- bringing the nationally recognized Bridges Out of Poverty framework to town and inviting residents, employers, faith groups and civic le...

Following a lengthy investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, a largescale illegal marijuana growing operation was uncovered early Wednesday morning at a property on Warren Road in He...

The Okmulgee Times is once again teaming up with local businesses to present the annual Cookie Crawl, a fun and flavorful way to celebrate Shop Small Saturday on Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shopper...

Beggs City Council will hold its monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. at Beggs City Hall, 108 N. Broadway in Beggs. The agenda will be available at City Hall and on their website.

Inside her cozy apartment at Baptist Village, surrounded by family photos and precious memories, Mrs. Betty Story reflects on life, full of love and faith. A native of Eufaula, Mrs. Story moved to Okm...

When Yvonne Sweeney’s daughter brought her first boyfriend home last year, the family couldn’t have imagined the nightmare that would follow. “He was wonderful, he was so nice,” said Sweeney. “He brou...

Part I - A Developing Story The termination of Executive Director Dr. Sherri Carter-Green during a special meeting on Oct. 9 has prompted questions about whether the Okmulgee- Okfuskee County Youth Se...

First Baptist Church Central, 521 N. Central Ave. in Okmulgee, will host a free community food giveaway Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, while supplies last. Canned goods and other food item...

“The ultimate resolution of the case, reached without either victim having to testify or face cross-examination in a contested proceeding, included the accused agreeing not to challenge any of the all...

The Morris Public Schools Hall of Fame Selection Committee has officially opened its annual nomination period, calling on the community to help recognize individuals who have left a lasting, positive ...

The Okmulgee Salvation Army, located at 111 E. 8th Street, is putting out an urgent call for community support as its food pantry shelves run low. The organization continues to serve a growing number ...

Okmulgee’s historic core has a new champion. Johnna Yoder has stepped in as the new director of Okmulgee Main Street, bringing a practical, systems-minded approach and a clear love for people and plac...

The Beggs community will have two opportunities to give back and promote safety this morning, Nov. 5, as a Food Drive and a Medication & Sharps Take-Back Event is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fo...

Okmulgee High School student Abby Hirsch had a morning she’ll never forget on Monday, Oct. 20, after being surprised with a $500 Bomgaars Award for her outstanding fair project. Abby was one of just 2...

The Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 5:30 p.m. in the John Barksdale Board Room to address staffing, facility use and public comment procedure...

The City of Okmulgee has announced all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Emergency operations police and fire departments wi...

Okmulgee First Free Will Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church are coming together to host a special bean dinner Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6-7:30 p.m. The event will take place at Okmulgee First Free ...